{
    "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/compare/oneplus-n6x-vs-samsung-galaxy-m36/",
    "generated": "2026-08-13T05:35:21+00:00",
    "source": "WhatMobilePK.com",
    "currency": "PKR",
    "headline": "OnePlus N6x vs Samsung Galaxy M36",
    "answer": "The Samsung Galaxy M36 is the stronger phone of the two, scoring 72 against 66 on our combined specification score. It leads on performance, camera and display. The OnePlus N6x still wins on battery & charging and value for money, so it remains the better choice if that is your priority. The OnePlus N6x is the cheaper of the two at PKR 54,999 against PKR 84,999.",
    "phones": [
        {
            "name": "OnePlus N6x",
            "slug": "oneplus-n6x",
            "brand": "OnePlus",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/oneplus/oneplus-n6x/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/ChatGPT-Image-Aug-12-2026-10_50_38-AM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 54999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-08-12T05:53:41+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 46.5,
                "camera": 74,
                "battery": 73.8,
                "display": 87,
                "memory": 25,
                "value": 100,
                "overall": 65.8
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "August 4, 2026",
                    "Dimensions": "166.5 × 78.2 × 8.6 mm",
                    "Weight": "219 g",
                    "Water resistance": "IP64 (dust and water resistance)"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.8 inches",
                    "Resolution": "720 × 1570 pixels",
                    "Panel type": "IPS LCD 120Hz Up to approximately 900 nits",
                    "Protection": "Panda MN228 glass"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core 2 × Cortex-A76 + 6 × Cortex-A55",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G57 MC2",
                    "Operating system": "Android 16 OxygenOS 16"
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "4GB LPDDR4X",
                    "Internal storage": "64GB / 128GB eMMC 5.1",
                    "Card slot": "Dedicated microSDXC Slot (Storage: Up to 2TB)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "13 MP, autofocus, LED flash Portrait, Night, Panorama, Dual-View Video, AI photography features",
                    "Selfie camera": "5 MP, f/2.2",
                    "Video recording": "1080p@30fps"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 7000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "15W wired 5W wired reverse charging OnePlus claims up to 2.5 days of use"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.4",
                    "NFC": "No",
                    "Sensors": "Fingerprint side-mounted Accelerometer Gyroscope Proximity Sensor Compass Light Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C OTG"
                }
            }
        },
        {
            "name": "Samsung Galaxy M36",
            "slug": "samsung-galaxy-m36",
            "brand": "Samsung",
            "url": "https://whatmobilepk.com/mobile/samsung/samsung-galaxy-m36/",
            "image": "https://whatmobilepk.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/ChatGPT-Image-Jul-26-2026-12_22_25-PM-1024x683.png",
            "price": {
                "amount": 84999,
                "currency": "PKR"
            },
            "updated": "2026-07-27T05:01:13+00:00",
            "scores": {
                "performance": 50,
                "camera": 98,
                "battery": 64.6,
                "display": 100,
                "memory": 50,
                "value": 75.1,
                "overall": 72.2
            },
            "specs": {
                "Design & build": {
                    "Release date": "July 2025",
                    "Dimensions": "164.4 × 77.9 × 7.7 mm",
                    "Weight": "197 g",
                    "Water resistance": "No official IP rating"
                },
                "Display": {
                    "Screen size": "6.7 inches",
                    "Resolution": "1080 × 2340 pixels (FHD+)",
                    "Panel type": "Super AMOLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate",
                    "Protection": "Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+"
                },
                "Performance": {
                    "Chipset": "Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm)",
                    "CPU": "Octa-core (4×2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)",
                    "GPU": "Mali-G68 MP5",
                    "Operating system": "Android 15 One UI 7 (Upgradable to Android 21 One UI 13 (expected with future updates)) Samsung promises 6 major Android OS upgrades and 6 years of security updates."
                },
                "Memory & storage": {
                    "RAM": "6GB / 8GB",
                    "Internal storage": "128GB / 256GB UFS 2.2",
                    "Card slot": "microSDXC (Uses Hybrid SIM Slot)"
                },
                "Camera": {
                    "Main camera": "50MP, f/1.8, Wide, PDAF, OIS 8MP, Ultra-Wide 2MP, Macro LED Flash HDR Panorama Auto Focus Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)",
                    "Selfie camera": "13MP, Wide",
                    "Video recording": "4K @ 30fps 1080p @ 30/60fps Gyro-EIS"
                },
                "Battery & charging": {
                    "Battery capacity": "Li-Ion (non-removable) 5000 mAh",
                    "Wired charging": "25W Fast Charging"
                },
                "Connectivity & extras": {
                    "SIM": "Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid Dual Standby)",
                    "Wi-Fi": "Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax Dual-Band Wi-Fi Direct Wi-Fi 6",
                    "Bluetooth": "5.3 A2DP LE",
                    "NFC": "Yes",
                    "Sensors": "Side-mounted Fingerprint Sensor Accelerometer Gyroscope Compass Virtual Proximity Sensor",
                    "USB": "USB Type-C 2.0, OTG"
                }
            }
        }
    ],
    "verdict": {
        "winner": "samsung-galaxy-m36",
        "margin": 6.4,
        "decisive": true,
        "categories": [
            {
                "category": "performance",
                "label": "Performance",
                "weight": 25,
                "basis": "Gaming score where available, otherwise chipset tier plus usable RAM.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 46.5,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m36": 50
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m36"
            },
            {
                "category": "camera",
                "label": "Camera",
                "weight": 20,
                "basis": "Camera Score where available, otherwise sensor resolution and lens count. Megapixels alone do not measure image quality.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 74,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m36": 98
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m36"
            },
            {
                "category": "battery",
                "label": "Battery & charging",
                "weight": 18,
                "basis": "Cell capacity in mAh weighted with rated wired charging output.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 73.8,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m36": 64.6
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-n6x"
            },
            {
                "category": "display",
                "label": "Display",
                "weight": 15,
                "basis": "Pixel density, refresh rate and panel technology.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 87,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m36": 100
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m36"
            },
            {
                "category": "memory",
                "label": "Memory & storage",
                "weight": 12,
                "basis": "Highest advertised RAM and internal storage configuration.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 25,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m36": 50
                },
                "leader": "samsung-galaxy-m36"
            },
            {
                "category": "value",
                "label": "Value for money",
                "weight": 10,
                "basis": "Combined spec score divided by current Pakistani retail price.",
                "scores": {
                    "oneplus-n6x": 100,
                    "samsung-galaxy-m36": 75.1
                },
                "leader": "oneplus-n6x"
            }
        ],
        "unscored": []
    },
    "differences": [
        "OnePlus N6x costs PKR 30,000 less.",
        "OnePlus N6x packs a 2,000 mAh larger battery.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M36 charges 10W faster.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M36 offers 4 GB more RAM.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M36 ships with 128 GB more storage.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M36 has a 37 MP higher-resolution main sensor.",
        "Samsung Galaxy M36 uses an OLED panel while the other sticks with LCD."
    ],
    "faq": [
        {
            "question": "Which is better, OnePlus N6x or Samsung Galaxy M36?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M36 comes out ahead on our combined spec score, leading by 6.4 points. It wins on performance, camera, display and memory & storage. OnePlus N6x can still be the better buy if your priorities sit elsewhere or if you find it at a lower street price."
        },
        {
            "question": "What is the price of OnePlus N6x and Samsung Galaxy M36 in Pakistan?",
            "answer": "OnePlus N6x is listed at PKR 54,999 and Samsung Galaxy M36 at PKR 84,999. That makes OnePlus N6x cheaper by PKR 30,000. Retail prices move often, so treat these as indicative."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which has the better camera, OnePlus N6x or Samsung Galaxy M36?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M36 scores higher in our camera assessment. OnePlus N6x uses a 13 MP main sensor against 50 MP on Samsung Galaxy M36, though sensor size and processing matter more than resolution alone."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which phone has the better battery, OnePlus N6x or Samsung Galaxy M36?",
            "answer": "OnePlus N6x leads on battery. OnePlus N6x carries a 7000 mAh cell and Samsung Galaxy M36 a 5000 mAh cell, with 15W and 25W wired charging respectively."
        },
        {
            "question": "Which is better for gaming, OnePlus N6x or Samsung Galaxy M36?",
            "answer": "Samsung Galaxy M36 is the stronger gaming phone here. OnePlus N6x runs the MediaTek Dimensity 6360 Apex while Samsung Galaxy M36 runs the Samsung Exynos 1380 (5nm)."
        }
    ],
    "methodology": "Category scores are derived from published hardware specifications using one formula applied to every device. Categories without sufficient published data are excluded from the total rather than estimated. No paid placement, no editorial weighting.",
    "license": "Facts may be quoted with attribution to WhatMobilePK.com (https://whatmobilepk.com/)."
}